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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W710

 FP7 W710 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FP7

 W710 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W710

 FP7 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the W710.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W710.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
63
good battery power (240 shots)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (240 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $227 $90